Soundcore Life Q20
Edifier W820NB Plus W820NBPLUS 2025
What Buyers Say
Soundcore Life Q20
Users overwhelmingly praise these headphones for their exceptional value, comfort, and impressive noise cancellation at a budget price. Battery life is a standout feature, with one user reporting 60% charge remaining after two weeks of use. A few minor complaints include the headphones being slightly heavy and the lack of a clear power indicator light. Overall, the sentiment is highly positive, with most reviewers recommending them as a top budget pick.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Impressive noise cancellation
- Long battery life
- Comfortable for extended wear
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Slightly heavy on the head
- No clear power indicator light
- Noise cancelling not confirmed for wired mode
Edifier W820NB Plus W820NBPLUS 2025
The Edifier W820NB Plus headphones receive generally positive feedback for excellent battery life, sound quality, and comfort, especially for the price. However, some users report issues with color accuracy, build durability (screws loosening), and button usability. The noise cancellation is praised but settings are less granular than advertised.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Good sound quality
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good value for price
- Effective noise cancellation
Cons
- Inaccurate color representation
- Buttons hard to use initially
- Build quality issues (screws loosening)
- Battery life less than expected for some
- Noise cancellation settings limited
Scores
Specifications
| Soundcore Life Q20 | Edifier W820NB Plus W820NBPLUS 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.26 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam |
| Headband | memory foam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | titanium-coated |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 4★ | — |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 96 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 40 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch | LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Edifier W820NB Plus Gen 2 Wireless Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphone, -49 dB ANC, LDAC Hi-Res Audio, 88H Playtime, Spatial Sound, Volume Guard, Bluetooth V6.1 & Multipoint, Fast Charge - Ivory | Edi |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0★ | 6.0 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 15 m★ | 1 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 88 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes for 4 hours of listening | 15 mins for 15 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | soundcore app | EDIFIER ConneX |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Edifier W820NB Plus W820NBPLUS 2025
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Pricing
Soundcore Life Q20
No current pricing available
Edifier W820NB Plus W820NBPLUS 2025
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.
